Indian Languages and Their Revitalization

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Which of the following is NOT an Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. English

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is not an Indian language. It is a West Germanic language that originated in England.

What is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of India, along with English.

Which Indian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi has the largest number of speakers among Indian languages, with over 400 million native speakers.

Which Indian language is recognized as a classical language by UNESCO?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is recognized as a classical language by UNESCO, along with Tamil.

What is the name of the government agency responsible for the promotion and development of Indian languages?

  1. Central Institute of Indian Languages

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Ministry of Culture

  4. Sahitya Akademi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is the government agency responsible for the promotion and development of Indian languages.

Which Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people outside India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Punjabi is spoken by the largest number of people outside India, with significant populations in countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

What is the name of the movement that aims to revive and revitalize endangered Indian languages?

  1. Bhasha Andolan

  2. Bhasha Suraksha Andolan

  3. Bhasha Samvardhan Andolan

  4. Bhasha Jagriti Andolan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhasha Andolan is a movement that aims to revive and revitalize endangered Indian languages.

Which Indian language has been included in the UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger?

  1. Bodo

  2. Gondi

  3. Khasi

  4. Santhali


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Bodo, Gondi, Khasi, and Santhali have all been included in the UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to organizations working for the preservation and promotion of Indian languages?

  1. Bhasha Suraksha Yojana

  2. Bhasha Samvardhan Yojana

  3. Bhasha Jagriti Yojana

  4. Bhasha Andolan Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhasha Suraksha Yojana is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to organizations working for the preservation and promotion of Indian languages.

Which Indian language has the largest number of dialects?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi has the largest number of dialects among Indian languages, with over 1000 dialects spoken across the country.

What is the name of the organization that works for the promotion and development of the Urdu language in India?

  1. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  2. Urdu Academy

  3. Urdu Sahitya Akademi

  4. Urdu Anjuman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language is an organization that works for the promotion and development of the Urdu language in India.

Which Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marathi is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Maharashtra.

What is the name of the organization that works for the promotion and development of the Kannada language in India?

  1. Kannada Sahitya Parishat

  2. Kannada Development Authority

  3. Kannada Academy

  4. Kannada Anjuman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kannada Sahitya Parishat is an organization that works for the promotion and development of the Kannada language in India.

Which Indian language is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is spoken by the largest number of people in the state of Tamil Nadu.

What is the name of the organization that works for the promotion and development of the Malayalam language in India?

  1. Malayalam Sahitya Akademi

  2. Malayalam Development Authority

  3. Malayalam Academy

  4. Malayalam Anjuman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malayalam Sahitya Akademi is an organization that works for the promotion and development of the Malayalam language in India.

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